This horse? buying tips?

2 That was one of the best selling videos I have seen. She showed him doing just about everything and he never batted an ear or swished his tail. I would like this horse! Just a caution though, if you live in a cold state, an AZ horse will need special accommodations to stay warm until it grows a coat.

The first horse is a leader...but not aggressive. Usually leaders are more head strong.

The last horse would be my second choice as it has been used a lot on trails- trail horses are usually not spooky and can do whatever is asked. I did not like his look as well as the others, but it is also not a good conformation picture.

If you want, even if you are very experienced, it's a good idea to bring along an expert. They can pick out tiny little things about the horse like injury's or personality quirks that even some of the best riders can't pick out! Also, I would recommend asking the person if the horse has had any health issues or personality issues past and present. Asking about the background of the horse is a good idea to. When you go to buy a horse, the more time you spend with it, the better. Try and do everything you can with the horse. Ride him, groom him, lead him around, anything you can do. It's most important you test out his ride, though! To make sure the horse is safe, get the person who is selling him to ride him first. This is all I can say, hope it helps!

The second horse is just beautiful. But that is a really bad bad picture of the last one. No he is not almost palomino!! This horse might be as nice if he were fit and bridled up well. I do not think you can judge the third horse by that ugly picture.

You should always ride them before you buy, get there early so you can see them caught, saddled and ridden. Be cautious if when you get there the horse is saddled and already warmed up.

1. Buying an untrained horse.

Many experienced horsemen and women will tell you they see this too often. Because untrained horses are often cheaper, or for whatever other whim, beginner riders will choose untrained horses. Don’t buy a horse that you plan to train yourself or even send to a trainer. Training can take months. It can be dangerous if not done right. Young or inexperienced mature horses are not reliable. Beginners will be safer and happier with a horse they can enjoy the moment it gets off the trailer.

2. Turning down older horses.

An older horse, who has seen the world, makes a great first time beginner horse. Beginners might shy away from a horse into their late teens and twenties. But many healthy, sound horses can be ridden well into their senior years. In fact, light daily exercise, such as a quiet hack or drive may be beneficial to both horse and rider/driver.

3. Buying a young horse for their children to ‘grow up with’.

This is a romantic notion, but the reality is that young horses and young beginner riders or drivers are not a safe mix. Buy your kids a mature, well trained horse they can saddle or harness up the same day you bring it home. Buy a horse that knows how to handle itself when all the scary aspects of the world present themselves—because a young beginner won’t know how. On an older, well trained horse or pony kids will learn and have fun in greater safety.

4. Buying at Auction.

It takes a keen eye to pull a good horse out of an auction. Horses can appear docile at auction because they are so confused they ‘freeze’. Horses can be drugged to make them look calm or healthy. I know of a pony that several days after being brought home, showed all the symptoms of ‘heaves’—similar to emphysema in humans. The indicators had been masked by strong drugs. The new owner faced constant expense helping the pony breath easier.

5. Impulse buying.

I have to admit I am guilty of this as any beginner and I should know better. Don’t buy a horse on first sight. Try the horse out, try it again, ask lots of questions. Go home and think about it for a few days. Look at other horses besides the one you’re smitten with and make comparisons. Be absolutely sure you’ve chosen the horse most suitable for you.

6. Not Asking for a Trial Period.

Don’t be afraid to ask the seller for a trial period. Most private owners want their horses to go to good homes, and are confident about the type of person they feel can handle the horse. Many dealers will agree on a trial period, or help you find another horse if the one you are looking at doesn’t work out. Just ask. And if you get a ‘no’ answer, ask why. There may be a valid reason. Or an unethical one.

7. Buying a Horse to Breed

Do you want to buy a horse so you can breed it and have a foal? Before you do visit an auction where horses are destined for rendering or meat. Pay attention to how many look like the result of backyard breeding experiments. Consider if you can live with this outcome for a horse you have brought into this world. Horses should be bred because they have outstanding qualities to pass on. The fact that you love it or think it would have a really cute foal is not an outstanding quality.

8. Buying “Too Much Horse”.

You may envision yourself jumping 5 ft. concrete culverts in a cross country event. But the reality is you’ve only been riding six months. The type of horse required for high performance sports may not be the one suitable for safe learning. Buy a horse to match your skill and fitness level, not one to match a dream that may not come true for 5 years or even vanish.

9. Buying a Horse of a Particular Color

While it is perfectly reasonable to want to own a special coat pattern horse like a Paint, palomino or Appaloosa it isn’t wise to buy for color only. If you have a choice of several horses, and all are of the same sane mind, and good training, of course buy the color you like. But don’t base your decision on the color if the mind and training aren’t suitable. When buying a car the adage is ‘you don’t drive the paint’. With horses, you don’t ride/drive the color.

10. Not Considering the Time and Expense of Horse Care

Horse ownership is a big responsibility. Horses don’t stop eating and drinking on the weekend when you want to go away. The expenses don’t stop because you want to spend the money elsewhere, or you’ve been unable to work. Be honest about the time and money you are able to spend on a horse. It's okay to admit you love horses, but would rather spend $30 on trail ride or riding lesson occasionally and leave all the other expense and fuss to someone else.

if your a beginner, go for the 3rd one, if your intermediate, go for the middle, if you very experienced go for the 1st one.

Go for the 2nd one! Though he's expensive, he seems happy and healthy and conformation is very good whereas the 1st one has too short legs for his long body and the last one looks a bit ill... I don't know whether you're going to be doing western or english but as this horse can do both he seems good! Hope this helps!

I'm confused on what your asking for. All three horses do different types of riding, and I can't really help unless you'd say what you are looking for. In my opinion, I like horse number 2 because I ride english and jump. But if you are looking for a lesson horse then number three. But i'm not sure what you are interested in.

If I were in your position I would definatly want the first one,she is a ggod age and seems very safe and steady,also very pretty and the price isnt too bad. :)

no to the second one,hes its a gorgeous horse but the price is ALOT...the horse isnt old yet but getting close.

also good choice,young but calm and easy going :)

but remember you could get a great horse for alot less,just cause a horse is cheap doesnt mean its a bad horse,I got my appy for free,hes young and a great ride that I can trust to put my friend who has never ridden before :) also I helped my moms friend find 2 nice bombproof geldings for free on craigslist,horses are a dime a dozen these days :p

Hope I helped ^_^

I like the first one.

But I love the description on the third...."husband-safe." Ha.

number 2 that horse is pretty and it looks healthy

2, the first one has the shortest neck ive ever seen! and the last one looks ill